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LR58 AXY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,198 mi
Last recorded195,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 AXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 195,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 195,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 189,827 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 189,826 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 182,991 miles

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2023 182,990 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2022 176,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 170,365 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 170,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 162,034 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2018 143,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 143,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 132,887 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 132,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 122,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 111,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 91,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,589 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 78,589 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,805 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 64,756 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,756 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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LR58 AXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR58 AXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR58 AXY?

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What year was LR58 AXY registered?

LR58 AXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is LR58 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 AXY shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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